Services in the context of the recognition of foreign qualifications

Recognition is required to practise certain professions in Switzerland. Various bodies are responsible for the recognition procedure. The one you need to contact depends on your professional qualifications. This is where you can find out how and where to locate the relevant recognition body.

You must notify the authorities if you wish to provide a service in Switzerland for a maximum of 90 working days per calendar year.

There is no ‘international recognition’ or procedure that applies to all countries. Each country decides for itself how to regulate professional activities and what recognition procedures apply. It is therefore up to the host country to decide whether to recognise Swiss qualifications. Foreign recognition authorities often require a certificate from a competent authority in Switzerland.